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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
Bruln and the Bees.

Bears are like human beings in respect
to their love for honey. Their delight
at finding colony of tho small insects
in the hollow trunk of tree is no less
than that of the Indians, although
frequently they do not fare so well as
the latter in their efforts to appropriate
the sweets. Their clumsiness and I'M
controlled desires occasionally lead them
into trap, from which they escape
with difficulty, and sometimes not at all.
When hive of bees is discovered by one
of the shaggy monsters, the question of
reaching the honey as soon as possible
absorbs every other consideration. The
tree is surveyed from different stand
points, from the ground and from the
branches, until the scent of the honey
has reused all the latent passions of the
hungry beast. Then, if an ordinary hole
can be discovered in the tree trunk,
Bruin begins to work his way into it,
unmindful alike of the consequences of
his rash act and the wild cummings of
the bees. The thought of the reward
waiting for him as soon as the honey
comb is reached urges him ON, and his
body is soon squeezed down to half its
original size. The rotten interior of the
tree is torn to shreds by the sharp claws
of the frenzied beast, and large pas
sageway is made for his body. When
half in the tree he manages to reach
the cosy home of the little bees, where
desperate fight begins. The little in
scots fly into his face and sting him re-
peatedly, but do not drive him away.
Buzzing into his shaggy coat they soon
get their legs and wings so entanrled
that they are unable to escape, until the
stolen honey is smeared over them, and
they become inextricably imprisoned.
The process of eating the honey after
it is reached is very simple and easy for
Bruin. He merely scoops it up into his
paws and Grams in into his mouth as
rapidly as his digestive organs will per-
nit. After Cutting himself thoroughly.
he then begins to feel for the first time
the uncomfortableness of his cramped
position. Probably the amount of honey
which he has swallowed has something
to do in making the hollow of the tree
seem smaller than he imagined; at any
rate, he finds on trying to back
out that he cannot move with
out causing himself pain. A
sitting sensation comes over him and he
begins to struggle desperately, like
smoothered man. The result of these
violent struggles ends differently in
different cases. Sometimes Bruin es
capes without other injuries than a few
scratches; but occasionally he finds a
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
A Dog with a Conscience,

1have little silver mounted Malacca
cane that sometimes carry when walk
ing out with the dogs. This stick
Smith is never allowed to carry, as his
teeth would leave too many traces be-
hind; and his most eloquent pleadings
to have it ''just once are always met
with steady denial. One day had
accidentally left this cane lying upon
the lawn, and I saw from an upper win
dow struggle of Smiths conscience
over his wishes that really did him
the greatest credit. As he was playing
about the lawn by himself he suddenly
came una wares upon the long coveted
treasure. He stopped and stared at it
eagerly, and then he looked carefully
around him. was hidden behind
the window curtain, and there was
nobdy in sight. Then began the
battle with himself He looked at
the stick; he smelt carefully all the way
along; he drew back little to gaze at
it, and licked his lips with the delight
of anticipation. Then he approached
and smelt it once more, and it seemed
just as if he must take it and pull 1t to
pieces, as he loves to do. But all OF a
sudden his better nature came to his aid.
He turned his back upon temptation
and sat down with his head the other
way, guarding the treasure till his mis-
tress should claim it, but not touching
himself what he knew he was not al
lowed to have. This may seem a small
victory to those who do not knew
Smiths passion for stick, but such of
his friends who are aware of this trait
will appreciate his self-restraint. i Cas-
sell
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
PeriIs of tho Sea-

The schooner Nellie S. Terrell, Capt. Van
nam, bound from Baltimore to Wareham.
Mass, with oyster shells, was sunk ON the 9th
off Barnegat light by the steamer Algiers on
her way from New York to Galveston The
steward and two of the Jerrells crew,
Thomas Burns and John c. Rourke of Canso,
n. s., Were lost. The steward. the captains
brother, belonged at Goshen, N J.
The schooner Helen Augusta, bound from
New York to Middletown, CT, with cargo
OF coal, was sunk on the 9th, six miles off
Faulkner's island by the Bangor brig Havil-
alb. John johnson, a sailor, was drowned.
The brig lost her flyjib boom and some head
gear
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
ATTEMPT TO KILL FERRY.
Ihree Shots Without Serious Effect
Political Ouarrels Result.

Ahree ohOs without Serious Elect
Political Ouarrels Result.
NJ. Jules Ferry was fired at three times by
man named Berckein Aubertin in the lob
by of the Chamber of Deputies One of the
bullets caused a confusion of the chest and
another struck on the right side near the
lowest rib, causing a confusion. The by
ISLANDERS tried to lynch Aubertin and were
prevented with difficulty from carrying out
their intention. Aubertin states that he is
one of n band OF 90 revolutionists The band
drew lots, and it fell to him to commit the
first crime. Aubertin declares that he
swore to kill NJ. Ferry
Berckein Aubertin, NJ Ferry's assailant,
is native Of Rombach, in Moselle. When
he made the attack on NJ. Ferry he was ac.
companied by an accomplice, who was to
have shot NJ Goblet but who funked giving
as his reason that his revolver dropped
to the floor. When Aubertin was searched
paper was found on him which indicated
that he and his confederate had drawn lots
to decide who should do the shooting. The
papers end, death to intriguers Our path
is marked out to form an intelligent, disin.
terested and patriotic ministry. So be it.s
Nj. Ferry's wounds rendered him feverish.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

living tomb in tho tree. and he pays for
his stolen sweets with his own life.
Hunters have found the carcasses OF
bears quite frequently thus imprisoned
in the hollow trunks Of trees where they
have been feasting on tho honey. The
bees are in this way sometimes revenged
on their enemies for the destruction OF
their dearly bought homes. -[Inde-
pendent.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
Potatoes From Abroad.

According to members of the produce ex-
change, New Workers and other Americans
are now dependent to a great extent on Scot
land for potatoes Mr.. James Christie, Jr,
OF the exchange, has been the biggest i'm
porter of potatoes from Scotland, and he
said: The American potato crop was gen.
orally bad, particularly in New York state.
The. only bright exception was the crop on
Long Island. That was good We have
had to turn to Scotland and Ireland for DO
tatoes to supply the deficiency, and now the
importation is 80, 900 bags a week They are
brought on the regular liners The Scotch
and Irish potatoes sell for about 81 - a bag.
The kinds imported are the Regent, the
Champion and the Magnum Bonum.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

with poor appetite, and perhaps slight cough
in morning, or on first lying down at night,
with consumption are proyerbially uncon-
scious OF their real state. Most cases M
mence vii h disordered liver, leading to bad di-
gestion and imperfect assimilation of food
hence the emacation,or wasting of the flesh. 1t
is a form of scrofulous disease, and is durable
by the use of that greatest Of all blood cleans
ing, anti-bilious and invigorating compounds,
Known as DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
cOyery,"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
How TO Snye Money,

and we might also say--time and pain as well,
In our advice to good housekeepers and ladies
generally. The great neces ity existing al
ways TO have perfectly safe remedy conven-
lent for the relief and prompt cure OF the all
ments peculiar to woman--functional irregu-
attendant upon uterine disorders induce us
to recomme nd strongly and unqualihcd,y DIR.
Pierces " Fayorito Prescription "-wonans
hest fir enl IL will save money!
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
A Little Girls Composition on Cows.

A COW is an animal with four legs on
the under side. The tail is longer than
the legs, but is not used to stand on.
The COW kills flies with her tail. A COW
has big ears that wiggles on hinges, so
does her tail. The COW is bigger than
the calf, but not so biz as an elephant.
She is made so small that she can 90 into
the barn when nobody is looking. Some
cows are black and some hook. A dog
was hooked once She tossed the dog
that killed the cat that worried the rat.
Black COWS give white milk; so do other
COWS. MillSmen sell milk to buy their
little girls dresses, which they put water
in and chalk. Cows chew cuds, and
each finds its own chew. This is all
there is about cows.-Hvtford Tin.es.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

Some of tho long gloves worn at
parties are beautifully embroidered in
silk and tinsel at the top. Others are
pinked and made into lace kid by
pierced holes, through some of which
narrow ribbons are run.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
CHlLDREN'S COLUMN.
In My Pocket.

In My Pocket.
Yes, have it in my pocket,
But nobody put it there
If you take It from my pocket
1t will not be anywhere.
Curious thing this in my pocket.
Something add, it's smaller still,
Yet you can, by adding nothing.
Make it larger, if you will
Funny thing this in my pocket,
Holding there its given space,
If you like, second something
Easily fills the self-same place.
This odd thing within my pocket,
Just its like was never seen,
Yet hundre million billion
Of its kind have often been.
This queer thing within my pocket
Don't tell any living soul,
It's great, a wondrous secret,
This strange thing is just-a hole.
.~[Harper's Young People
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

committee has been appointed to invest-
gate the Hessian fly rayages in the United
Kingdom. The treatment in the United States
snd Russia has been investigated, and corn
merchants are requested to be on the alert
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

Helena, Montana, claims to be the richest
city of its size in the United States. The
actual capital employed in establishments Is
$40 600 900,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

A hale old couple of Lexington, H., are
John Reynolds and his wife. He is ono hun.
dred and six years old and she is ninety four.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

ITCHING PILEs.-Smptoms - Moisture; IN
tense itching and singing; worse by scratching.
II allowed to continue tumors form, which Of
ten bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itching and
bleeding, heals liberation and in many cases
removes the tumors. 1t is equally etlicacous
son, Proprietors Phila. By mail for 81 cents.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT for sale by druggists.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
Lo.. or F,c.h md s,r.ur,h.

The Methodist Episcopal Church has In the
sixteen Southern States nearly 100000 com
tN,,, Ian,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

Many imitators, but no equal, has DR.. Sage's
alarrh Remedy.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

Resolve to perform what you ought; per
torn what YOU resolve.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

The wheat area in Ind sias increased the
past few years TO about "a 900 600 acres. re-
cent estimate places the maximum wheat
production at303 goo, eco bushels. and the wheat
export annually Mt AZ. 5000 bushels against
lew thousand hundred weight ten years ago.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15
CanaumnflanS urelY Cured.

Consumption Surely Cured.
To the Editor:-Please inform your readers
that | have positive remedy for the above
named disease. BY its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured.
shall be glad to send two bottles Of my remedy
FREE to any of your readers who have con-
sumption if they will send me their Express
and p. 0. address, Respectfully,
T. A. SLOCUM, NC, Isl Pearl 81, N. Y.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

by means of a solution and an instrument
called Nebulizer the cure of Catarrh is eff
particulars addres, City Hall Pharmacy, 269
Broadway, New York.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1887-12-15

II afillcted with sore eyes use Dr.Isaac Thomp.
sons Eye-W alter Druggists sell at 25cperbottls
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
NEWSY NOTES.

Sixty years ago to-day Mormanism tart
ed up in Utah.
The Nutalsburg w. Va, P. o., was rob-
bed last week of $500.
Next Monday Srd anniversary of the
death of Jno. V. Garrett.
Mr.. G. w. Settle of Rappahannock and
Miss Minnie Beckham of Culpepper were
married yesterday week.
Lawyers, farmers and doctors are invited
to meet toms =, 23rd, at Staunton to
form q State pro- bition party.
Mr.. J. f. Legge, general agent of the B.
& o. at Washington is transferred to Graf
Compounded to Gen'l Supt. Western Div.
The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
property was sold last Thursday under court
decree to W. A. Stuart of Saltyille, for
S3S0,000.
Edward B. Coolidge, farmer Of Colvert
county, Maryland, on Tuesday evening. OF
last week murdered his wife and then killed
himself Insanity.
The Washington bar adopted last week
resolutions of regret at the death OF the
late Bainbridge H. Webb. Mr.. A. A. Lips
comb was on the committee.
Tom and Laura billiard aged II and II
of Asheyille, n. c., have had 100000
apiece left them by deceased maternal
uncle, JAS McCurry, California gold hun
ter
The Bohemian Athletic Society of Chi
cago, lately returned from 67months tour
in Europe, have presented Mrs. Cleveland
costly set of garnet jewelry purchased
abroad.
Hon Ran Tucker and J. Writ Henry OF
Va, were guests at the breakfast given the
L. 5. Supreme Court judges by the Phila-
delphia bar last Thursday. The menu
cards, folded to represent legal book.
According to the latest authorities, the
Missouri Mississippi River is not only the
longest in name, but the longest in extent
of stream in the world-4,3S2 miles. The
next longest is the MILF 600 miles-and
the next in order the Amazon and Congo.
The Chicago anarchists implicated in the
bomb throwing at the Haymarket socialist
meeting last year are to hang Nov. 1.-THE
State Supreme court having affirmed the
lower courts decision. II is one of these
men, Spies, whom Nina Van Zandt, the
Chicago girl, married by proxy.
The gold hilted, engraved sword in gold
scabbard given by Virginia to Lieut.. Chas.
w. Morgan for his valOr in the Constitution
-Gurriere naval battle in 1912, is to be
sold by the Commodore's son. who is in re-
duced circumstances in England. The
sword has lain in a Washington bank vault
80 years.
Jeffrey Wilson, who died near Mechan-
icsburg, Ohio, few days ago, was born a
slave in Virginia in 1873, and had entered
on his il5th year when he died. He was
slave for ninety-two years He had two
wives, II children, 70 grandchildren, 10
great-grand-children and l great-great-
grand-child.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
WINCHESTER ITEMS.
From the Winchester Ne,cs:

From the Winchester Nelcs:
Mrs Elizabeth \. snapp widow of the
iato Martin Suapp, died at her residence, on
Cedar Creek roaG. 2p Sunday last, aged &c
years.
Mr.. John r. Edmunds, who has been az
hicte3 with cancer for some years, died at
his residence il chs city last Tuesday morn
ing at an early hour.
From all indications the Shenandoah
Valley Agricultural Society will have one
Ct the finest displays of Agricultural pro-
duets aad lae stock the coming fair that
has ever been exhibited q Winchester.
The death of Mr.. Harry X. Hack, which
occurred, after lingering illness, on We'd
ncsday night last at his beautiful residence
in Ba7:ousyille, will pain many friends to
whom his genial nature and manners had
endeared him.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
AIARTINsBURG MATTERS.
From the Natesmqn:

From the Statesmaa.'
The regular grand jury term of the cir
cult court commenced on Tuesday, Sept.
18th, Judge Bcekwith presiding. The
charge to the grand jury was highly salts
factory, being short, clear and comprehen-
siye.
Mr.. john Hicks, residing near Payne's
Chapel was found dead on his farm, about
dusk on Tuesday, August 3Oth. His death
was supposed to have resulted from heart
disease, and cast gloom over the communi-
ty as he was much respected by his neigh
bors.
Martinsburg is now having her annual
visitation OF the light fingered gentry. On
Monday night or early Tuesday morning
the froat windows of Mr.. w. w. Crump's
hardware store and MessTs. Handscheu and
Porter, liquor dealers were broken in by
burglars. Mr.. Crump lost about forty dol
lars worth OF revolvers.
We were very sorry 10 hear of the seri-
Gus accident to Mr.. Z. E. Mayhem, on last
Thursday. He was going out on the train,
to his home at Bedington, and having fall
en- asleep, when Berkeley Station was called
out, he arose, and in dazed condition,
walked off the train, and fell under the
the wheels. One of his legs was so badly
mashed as to require amputation. Mr..
Mayhem is an old gentleman, and serious
results are feared from Che accident.
On last Friday evening, while Mrs. Susan
Alburtis was sitting on the porch of her
brother-in-law Mr.. Henry Wien, quietly
conversing with his family, she was sudden
ly stricken with appoplexy and fell from
her chair on the pavement. When picked
up she was unconscious aud never spoke
again. only living about half an hour.
Mrs. Alburtis was most estimable chris
tian woman, having been q devoted MEM
Der of the Southern Methodist Church for
many years. She leaves five children,
three sons and two daughters to mourn her
loss, besides quite a number of brothers and
sisters, to whom We tender our hearty SYM
pathies. Another instance is thus furnish
ed of the uncertainty of life.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Jas. Barron Hope, editor Of the Norfolk
LaaduUt died last Thursday aged IS. lie
was a grandson OF Commodore Jas. Barron.
an ex-Coufelerats Captain q lawyer and
superintendent Of Norfolk public schools
As the poetjournalistof Virginia. however,
the deceased viii De more widely known
and in circles literary kindly remembered.
Nortolks three papers, the I1rririu, Dw-
Book, and Laatmart successiyely prosperci
under his editorial control. Capt Hope
read the poem a. thc Yorktown centennial,
and was O. have len. similar feature To- the
Lee Monument cornerstone exercise 40
Richmond October ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

While ascending flight of stairs in the
hotel at Hurricane, "a small town in Put
nam county, this STATE, the Rev VIM. Fully
fell. 4 pistol in his pocket was discharged,
the bullet entered his body near the heart,
and DE died I'm q few minutes. We fear he
was not fully acquainted with the nature Of
his office aud peaceful mission aud his duty
to trust forpersonal safety to higher pow
or than powder and ball.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The Constitutional Centennial Celebra-
ton in Philadelphia last week was an i'm
mense affair. On Thursday three hundred
thousand strangers were upon the streets,
and the civic procession was so large that
it took from early morning until dark to
pass given POINT. On Friday there WAS
parade of thirty-thousand soldiers.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
Washington s. .HeEander

HAVE made arrangements to insure proper
IL ty AGAINST T0RNADOES in Etua, Of
Hartford. Continental, Of New York. and Pea
body, of Wheeling, W. Va. Where parties de-
sire this, on application special Policy will
be granted and an additional rate be charged
for same.
Nov y 1geG
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
No Price.

A S my assortment of goods is very much
~ broken and being anxious to close up my
business within the next two weeks, ] am Of
fering what yet remains without regard to
cost or value Persons needing any articles
will do well TO call. Should have what they
want they can buy it at half price.
GEO. w. T. KEARSLEY.
Sept. |. 81.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Mr.. Chas. W. Button has taken editorial
control of the Roanoke Leadcr, in place OF
Mr.. VIM. c. Elan. The paper viii be
changed from independent to democratic
Good.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Gov Hill ofN. Y. was mad the other day
in fact we might call it " bilin'.' Some
ways had the papers print an offer Of so IN
gold from him for every case of newly born
colored twins and the Governors mail has
comprised nothing but parental commum-
tions ever since.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Ifyou ever use peach tree bark tea 1t VIII
interest You to know that peeling the bark
oil the trunk upwards renders the decoc-
ton emetic in action, peeling it downwards
makes the tea cathartic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

The fellow that makes round pegs Tor
square holes will not be disconnected by the
statement that an augur which bores square
holes has been invented.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
PITTSYIVA AGRICULTURAL Works

CTEAM Engines, Saw Mills, Hay Presses
- Stump Pullers and Standard Agricultural
Implements generally. Send for Catalogue.
A. B. FARQUHAR & son, York, Pa.
Sept. %. 1SS9-4t
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Mr.. Moody says that he can't pound a
sermon into p mans head after he has read
the Sunday papers. SIR. Moody is right
There is one sunday paper ia hundred
probably, decout enough to be opened in
Christian family circle They are, with
honorable exceptions, fllcd with question
able, if no; positively immoral, stuff and
sensational stories
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22
W.OOL W:I.v'TED.

HIGHEST PRICE PAID IN CASH.
THE undersigned will pay top market price
i in Cash for Wool delivered at the Jefferson
Wooden Mill odd Porter Factory or in Charles
town at Adams Express Office.
JgO. J. J0BE.
May 5, 1857.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

President Cleveland having been appeal
ed to by a man for some time unsuccessful
ly applying for a pension showed his prac-
teal sympathy by sending him a hundred
dollars.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Senator-elect Faulkner attained yester-
day his 10th birthday. We tender the gen
tleman our best wishes " for many days OF
rich content"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

A farmer, near Boston, recently found
three $500 bills in stone wall on his farm,
aud sent them to the Treasury fox redemP-
ton. The chances are tha. he VIII never
see thcma5aiu. The Government holds the
bits of currency for time in case their 10
ser turns up, failing which they go to swell
the account Of profit and loss-Slj)) profit
10 Uncle sam AMI utter loss q an amazel
Yankee agricui.uci,-.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-09-22

Charles Kenny, son of Prof Kenny Of
Pt Pleasant, this State, committed suicide
recently. The Wheeling htI'gaca- cor
respondent speaks OF Linn as peculiarly
bright young man, bu, it had been better
for him i, he had been little dull, with
good common sense.